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Ferrari has revealed the new 296 GT Modificata, a 720hp development of its 296 GT3 Evo racing car intended for non-competitive track use through the Club Competizioni GT programma. The two-seater combines an updated V6 with revised aerodynamics, additional cooling capacity and equipment designed to support driving tuition and data analysis.  

Presented digitally during Ferrari Racing Days in Budapest, Hungary, the 296 GT Modificata draws on the 296 GT3 Evo that entered competition at the beginning of the 2026 season, alongside development work from Ferrari’s road cars and other racing programs. The 296 GT Modificata is intended solely for track days and Club Competizioni GT events. Its purchase includes 2-years participation, or 12 rounds, of the program, giving owners access to circuits with differing layouts and technical demands. 

The  engine retains the GT3 Evo’s rear-mid-mounted, 120-degree V6 architecture, with a displacement of 2992cc, four valves per cylinder and dry-sump lubrication. Bore and stroke are 88 x 82mm, while the compression ratio is 9.4:1. Output is 720bhp (730cv/537kW) at 7500rpm, with 590lb ft (800Nm) at 5000rpm.  

The official 2026 F1 calendar initially dropped Imola, Italy, and scheduled the season finale in Abu Dhabi for December 4–6. However due to geopolitical tensions and logistics surrounding the Middle East, reports indicate that Imola has emerged as the leading backup option to step in. If confirmed, the race at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari would take place on December 6, 2026, with an adjusted early start time of 12 pm local time to account for winter daylight constraints. 

Formula 1 management and Stefano Domenicali have maintained that the calendar remains as printed until an official FIA amendment is announced, though teams have already been advised to hold local accommodations. 

A rare 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4*S NART Spider, originally owned by Hollywood icon and racer Steve McQueen, will headline Gooding Christie’s inaugural Rétromobile New York auction this November. As the sixth of only 10 NART Spiders ever built, and one of just two finished in the striking Blu Sera (Evening Blue) color, this historic vehicle is making its public auction debut. Experts estimate the car will fetch between $15,000,000 and $20,000,000. 

The highly anticipated event will take  place at the Javits Center on Friday, November 20, and Saturday, November 21. It marks the first-ever North American installment of Rétromobile, Europe’s esteemed collector car exhibition. 

The young Italian driver for Mercedes, Kimi Antonelli, seems racing  towards his first world championship after winning the Spanish Grand  Prix, with no obstacles at all. Lando Norris, with McLaren, looked set  for a deserved win after holding off his rivals from pole, but a virtual  safety car ultimately played into Antonelli's hands. The other Briton  driver, Lewis Hamilton, in Ferrari, was also unfortunate, forced to  retire after just seven laps due to Ferrari brake issues. 

Charles Leclerc, also with Ferrari, managed to finish fourth right behind  Verstappen Red Bull, second) and Norris (McLaren, only third), but in front of Russell (Mercedes). The gap between Antonelli and Russell is even wider now, after the Madrid race, with 81 points of difference. Next appointment, in a couple of weeks, will be in Azerbaijan (on Saturday), with another city circuit.   

Austin Lone Star Le Mans WEC race was all about Ferrari this weekend. On Saturday car 51 took the pole with Antonio Giovinazzi. On Sunday Antonio Fuoco, Nicklas Nielsen and Miguel Molina took their first win of 2026 in their #50 Ferrari AF Corse 499P Hypercar after a  dramatic finale saw Nyck de Vries with Toyota suffer a suspected hydraulic issue just few minutes before the end of the six hour race. Ferrari car 51 finished at the eleventh place after leading the race for almost three hours.

The AF corse finished on position number twelve, with the driver Kubica. In the LMGT3 category, the #27 Heart of Racing Aston Martin took its second victory at COTA in three years as Ian James, Zacharie Robichon  and Mattia Drudi defeated the Manthey DKR Porsche. 

The young Italian driver from Mercedes made history at Monza today, starting from 19th to win the 2026 Italian Grand Prix.
The teenage prodigy delivered a masterclass for Mercedes, becoming the first Italian winner in Monza in six decades. While Italy celebrates its new hero, for the Ferrari Tifosi was a day to forget. 

On Lap 1, Charles Leclerc went way too far by pushing his own teammate, Hamilton, straight into the gravel. The Ferrari nightmare worsened only a lap later when Leclerc lost control of his own car, crashing coming out of the Parabolica. Hamilton could only limp home to salvage a distant sixth on what was a truly devastating day for Ferrari. Russell finished second, Verstappen third. 

Ferrari will introduce its ADUO-permitted engine upgrade at next week’s  Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix in Monza. The team is also set to debut a more aerodynamically efficient version of its “Macarena” rear wing, which has not been used at previous races. Ferrari will retain its blown-exhaust configuration, although it could be modified if the team determines that further drag reduction is needed around Monza’s high-speed layout.

Additional performance gains are expected from a new fuel developed by Shell. Monza has not been a particularly happy hunting  ground for Ferrari in recent years. The team has won just three of the past 19 Italian Grands Prix. This season could be different.  

The incoming 2026 Italian Grand Prix marks 30 years since Michael Schumacher joined Ferrari and claimed his first victory for the Scuderia, while it is also 20 years since his final F1 victory in 2006. The  modern SF-26 would feature a colour scheme inspired by the F310, including red and black detailing and gold wheels — a dramatic departure from the team's standard 2026. The team posted images of Hamilton and Leclerc in new racesuits for the Italian GP at Monza.  

The suits show seven stars as symbol of the seven championship won by the legendary German driver.

Lando Norris on McLaren proofed with a perfect team strategy that he is still a F1 champion. At Zandvoort he needed to fight against both Mercedes drivers, but he ensured a victory at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, which was disrupted after a heavy crash for Max Verstappen. Second place for the standings leader Antonelli, third place for Russell. Also  Ferraris’ drivers race was quite dramatic. Hamilton gambled in the chance of a safety car while Leclerc struggled in accepting some team’s decision.

Fourth place for Hamilton, who is still holding the second place in the general standings. Leclerc and Piastri (McLaren) arrived fifth and sixth. As already clarified, the home hero Verstappen crashed at the end of the first lap. Next race will be in Italy, Monza, one of the fastest circuit of the F1 championship. 

After starting second but always on the front row, Floridian driver Kyle Kirkwood dominated much part of Sunday's Freedom 250 Grand Prix race on the streets of Washington DC. The American Andretti driver won over Arrow McLaren's Lundgaard in second and Andretti teammate Power in third place. 

Pole-sitter and championship leader Alex Palou arrived  only 20th, which is his second-worst result of the season. Despite all the expectations and the chances to celebrate the championship, this wasn’t his race. Palou suffered a drive-through penalty, slow stop, and even race incident that canceled all the chances to gain some good points. Only 13 of the 25 starters finished on the lead lap. Multiple cars suffered engine failures or crashes. 

The all-electric 2026 Ferrari Luce “Tailor Made”, chassis #0, produced one the Monterey cars week auction’s highest result. The offers stop at $40,000,000, becoming RM Sotheby’s top result of the event. The car carried a stated estimate of in excess of $1,100,000, from a base list price of approximately $640,000. That means the result exceeded that estimate by more than 35 times.  

The Buyer’s Premium was waived on this lot, as this was a charity auction, with Ferrari donating all proceeds to The Ferrari Foundation, a U.S. 501(c)(3) organization supporting the M-TECH Alfredo Ferrari technical education campus in Maranello. What it does confirm is the strength of Ferrari’s client ecosystem and the ability of the marque’s most exclusive offerings to command extraordinary levels of attention. 

Marking the 75th Diamond Jubilee edition of the prestigious event, the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance reached its dramatic climax with the crowning of a new automotive king.In a stunning victory for American pre-war manufacturing, a 1935 Duesennerg SSJ Special Speedster  was awarded the coveted Best of Show trophy.  

Shown by noted car collector Harry Yeaggy of Cincinnati, Ohio, the incredibly rare, supercharged masterpiece rolled up the ramp to a shower of confetti and applause, beating out roughly 200 of the world’s most pristine historic vehicles. Before the supreme Best of Show was named, video game creator Kazunori Yamauchi presented the highly sought-after Gran Turismo Trophy to a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT Sperimentale Coupe.  

Monterey car week just started last Friday the 7th and will end next Sunday the 16th with the 75th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, restating its importance as the most important premium cars' gathering. Monterey has also become the market's where many of the year's most significant automobiles change hands. This year is no exception.  

Among many others cars, there is excitmnet for four different Ferraris in auction. One was the first Ferrari 1963 250 P built (extimate value 15/20 million dollar). As a factory Scuderia Ferrari entry, it finished second overall at the 1963 12 Hours of Sebring and third overall at that year's 24  Hours of Le Mans. Then there is a 2003 Ferrari Enzo ($9 million-$11  million). Being offered at no reserve, it is one of only a dozen U.S.-delivered examples finished in Nero and Rosso leather. 

A 1996 F50s one of only 31 finished in Giallo Modena, delivered new to Switzerland  and showing just over 4,500 miles, will be offered between $7 and 10  million.The second 2003 Enzo on this list, is a finished in Rosso Corsa over Nero leather with only 589 original miles. Possible value between $5,5  million and $7million.  

While the F1 championship is in a summer-break until August 21st, new contracts talking are on. A total of 13 racers will see their deals with their current teams expire at the end of the 2026 campaign. This includes  current standing leader Kimi Antonelli, who is viewed as a Mercedes long plan. 

Other drivers who could leave their teams this season include: Isack Hadjar, Alex Albon, Carlos Sainz, Liam Lawson, Arvid Lindblad, Fernando  Alonso, Lance Stroll, Oliver Bearman, Esteban Ocon, Nico Hulkenberg,  Gabriel Bortoleto and Franco Colapinto.  The former Ferrari driver only joined Williams in 2025 and has "options to extend"  his two-year deal beyond this season. 

The team will be keen to keep Sainz due to his longevity in the sport but he may be tempted to look elsewhere if there is no edge to compete in his seat. For many "elsewhere" could mean Audi. Alonso is the oldest driver on the grid and has only accumulated one point so far this year. Naturally, there are questions about whether the Spaniard will go for one more year in F1 or retire at the end of the season.  

Before the end of 2026, Ferrari is set to debut with two new models. The rumors are about an F80 Aperta, an open-top version of the tri-motor hybrid hypercar that keeps the coupe. It is rumored to be limited to 399 units against the coupe's 799, timed to open Ferrari's 80th anniversary celebrations. The second is expected to be a more track-focused 12Cilindri variant with front and rear aerodynamic updates, a weight reduction, and more power than the standard car's 830 hp. 

Its name is not settled: some reports call it the 12Cilindri GTO or 12Cilindri MM, others the Versione Speciale, and until Ferrari confirms one, treat all three as guesses.

Ferrari already reached one important goal for this year. The automaker has already hit its 2026 sales target for its debut EV, the very controversial Luce. That target is said to have been reached earlier this month, just two months after it was unveiled to the public. The vehicle’s unique look, signed by the former Apple design chief Jony Ive, has proven to be especially polarizing. At the end the Ferrari lovers and clients are proving they love it.

The Luce will start at 550,000 euros, or roughly $633,000. Ferrari has reportedly set a target of selling 2,500 Luces by 2030, which works out to about 600-700 EVs per year, since the debut year is always slower. 

In a F1 circuit where is  quite impossible to pass, the race winner at the Hungaro Ring, was the pole sitter, Land Norris, on McLaren. The 70 laps show anyway a lot of entertainment, since the very beginning. The pole sitter was passed by the team mate Piastri. Leclerc, starting second on the grid, in Ferrari, seemed almost in stall, and was easely passed by Hamilton. The race then was all about pit stops strategy, with a short duel between Hamilton & Verstappen and another Hamilton & Antonelli.

The britton at the end lost all the chances to end up on the podium because a 5 seconds penalty due to speeding in the pit lane. Right after Norris, the second place went to Verstappen, Red Bull, and the third place to Antonelli, Mercedes. Leclerc fourth, Hamilton fifth. Piastri retired the car whe he was second, due to gearbox problems. This  one was the last race before the long summer break. Next race will be in Netherlands, after the summer break, on August the 23rd. 

The actual dirvers' standing shows Kimi Antonelli 219 points; Lewis Hamilton 169 points; George Russell: 160 points; Leclerc 138 point; Lando Norris 128. For the constructors championship Mercedes: 379 points, Ferrari 309. 

Malaysia will host a grand prix in October on behalf of Bahrain after the Gulf state's race was called off earlier this season as a result of the war in the Middle East. The Sepang track near Kuala Lumpur is to hold a race that will be called the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on 2-4 October, a week before the event in neighbouring Singapore. However, there remains uncertainty about the final two scheduled races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi because of the war between the US/Israel and Iran. 

F1 is working on contingency plans for a race to replace Qatar and Abu Dhabi if they cannot take place because the war is still ongoing. A decision on that does not have to be made until September but a number of alternatives are being considered. If Qatar and Abu Dhabi cannot happen, the most likely track to host a race at the end of the season is Imola in Italy.

The young Italian Andrea Kimi  Antonelli, on Mercedes, won the F1 Belgian GP in Spa, after a short battle with Charles Leclerc, on Ferrari, who finished second. Leclerc seemed able to conquer the first place until the very end. He also managed to stay first for a while after a perfect pit stop during a virtual safety car. Third Verstappen (Red Bull). Down the podium Lewis Hamilton who drove all the race a damaged car, after the crash at the very beginning of the race with Russell (Mercedes). 

Russell was forced to retire and Hamilton was hitted with a 5 seconds penalty. McLaren's cars showed a better pace compared the other races but it wasn't enough yet. Antonelli is leading the drivers' standing with 204 points. Second position for Hamilton with 159 points. A good improvemnet also for Leclerc, who is reaching 126 points, while he is also confirming his momentum and more confidence with the car. Points, in this race, also for Linblad, Colapinto and Bortoleto. 

Ferrari has just unveiled few weeks ago its first-ever production electric car, the Luce, and the unique “Chassis 0” will be now auctioned by RM Sotheby’s during Monterey Car Week before  regular deliveries begin. Co-designed with Sir Jony Ive and Marc Newson’s LoveFrom, the Luce introduces a bold new design language while remaining unmistakably Ferrari. Its four electric motors produce 1,050 horsepower, allowing the five-seat EV to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds.

Power comes from a 122 kWh battery, complemented by an innovative system that amplifies real mechanical  sounds instead of artificial engine noise. Chassis 0 features an  exclusive iridescent Madreperla Semilucida paint finish and a bespoke interior with premium white, blue, and Perla leather trim. The charity auction will take place at Monterey Car Week (August 13–15, 2026), with bidding starting at $1.1 million. 

While F1’s 2026 regulations ensure past form will count for little at the Belgian GP this year, Ferrari suspect that Spa’s layout may not suit the inherent characteristics of the SF-26. So, a plan is being made to  abandon the flick tail mode (FTM) exhaust flap that Ferrari pioneered, at least for the next race. 

The exhaust flap is very beneficial on medium-to-high downforce circuits, and has played an essential role in the Ferrari SF-26’s superb ability in the corners, as it directs the hot exhaust gases onto the lower part of the rear wing. But the extra drag it causes will not help at Spa. This would just serve to hold Hamilton and Leclerc back in the SF-26. 

Formula 1 teams will regularly sacrifice downforce and essentially adopt  Monza-spec rear wing levels at the Belgian GP due to the greater need  for straight-line speed in sectors one and two. Drivers simply have to  live with their lower downforce levels in the middle sector.

Monza will host again the Formula1 sprint format from 2027 after organisers reached a three-year agreement with the sport. The announcement was made by Automobile Club d’Italia. This year’s Italian GP is already sold out, with organisers adding a temporary grandstand (which wasn’t planned) to meet demand. It will initially be dedicated to ACI members, but will then be opened to the public. 

Formula1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said Monza is set for another memorable weekend following Ferrari’s resurgence and Charles Leclerc’s victory at Silverstone and the Hamiltonn's victory in Spain. "Culture is central to Formula 1, too," he said. "Barcelona and  Silverstone were a huge turnout for Ferrari, and I hope this will also benefit the Monza GP." He also pointed to the growing excitement surrounding Italy’s biggest stars. 

Domenicali also said: "Sunday’s  race is sold out. Thanks to this Ferrari, that’s back in the spotlight, and Kimi Antonelli also boosting F1 in Italy, despite he is racing for Mercedes, all the ingredients are there for a major Grand Prix of Italy next September".

It could have been a magical 1-2 for the Ferrari team at Siverstone for the British GP. But at end the celebration for Maranello were huge, anyway. Maranello celebrated victory at the Silverstone Grand Prix as Charles Leclerc claimed his first win of the season, ending a drought that dated back to the 2024 United States Grand Prix. George Russell finished second for Mercedes, with Lewis Hamilton taking third for Ferrari.  

Leclerc grabbed the lead from championship leader Kimi  Antonelli at the start and controlled all the race lonf. Antonelli later dropped to 16th after a technical problem and a five-second penalty for exceeding track limits. A late Safety Car, triggered by Max  Verstappen's crash into the barriers, reshuffled the order. Ferrari's  strategy with deciding for an extra pit stop for Hamilton allowed  Russell to move into second. 

Hamilton completed the podium after being able to recover after a 5 seconds penalty for a jump start. This is the 250th victory in F1 for Ferrari; the first one was again in Silverstone 75 years ago. 

Ferrari has introduced the 12Cilindri Manuale, a unique version of  its V12 grand tourer that combines classic driving with modern  technology. The car features an iconic open-gated six-speed shifter and a real clutch pedal, giving it the feel of a traditional manual. However, it actually uses Ferrari's eight-speed dual-clutch transmission with the steering-wheel paddles removed. The first six gears operate as a manual, while the final two are reserved for automatic cruising. 

Drivers can switch instantly between manual and automatic modes with the push of a button. Ferrari says the goal is not greater performance, but a more engaging driving experience. The system lets owners enjoy the excitement of shifting gears themselves while keeping the convenience of an automatic for everyday use. All the usual driving modes remain available in both settings. By combining nostalgia with advanced engineering, the 12Cilindri Manuale offers the best of both worlds. 

Because of its rarity and appeal to collectors, experts believe its  value could eventually reach $1 million.  

The 2026 Bryan's Event will took place in McLean, Virginia, at the J. Gilbert Restaurant on Saturday July 11th morning. There will be a very interesting meeting focused on car museums and car lovers travelling.  You can find all details and reserve your seat clicking here. 

A rare 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 has returned to the market with an estimated value of up to $4 million. Carrying chassis number 09261, the car was originally shipped to Kenya for racing before joining great guitarist Eric Clapton’s collection in 2003. It is one of only 31 right-hand-drive examples ever built and has been restored to its original Grigio Argento silver finish. Powered by a 300-horsepower, 3.3-liter V-12 engine, it is considered one of Ferrari’s finest grand tourers.

Its racing history, rarity, outstanding performance, and celebrity ownership make it one of  the most desirable classic Ferraris available today. Fiskens website has the Ferrari listed at 2.95 million British pounds (roughly $3.9 million).  

George Russell claimed victory for Mercedes at the Austrian Grand Prix after resisting a late charge from Max Verstappen in the Red Bull. Verstappen's fresher tyres helped him close the gap, but Russell crossed the line 1.6 seconds ahead. Kimi Antonelli completed a strong day for Mercedes by finishing third, while Oscar Piastri took fourth for McLaren. It was a frustrating race for Ferrari, despite starting second and third on the grid. 

Lewis Hamilton could only finish fifth, and Charles Leclerc ended up eighth after both Ferrari drivers struggled with race pace and an unsuccessful three-stop strategy. Isack Hadjar finished sixth for Red Bull, Lando Norris was seventh for McLaren, and Racing Bulls rounded out the points with Liam Lawson in ninth and Arvid Lindblad in tenth. Ferrari left Austria disappointed after failing to turn a promising qualifying into a competitive race.

The collector car market  recently made history when a unique, factory-one-of-one Rosso Dino 2003  Ferrari Enzo broke the online auction record on duPont REGISTRY Live. The car, originally featuring a modest $2,364 paint option, fetched an astonishing $13,018,950, making it the most expensive automobile ever sold through an online-only auction. 

The record-breaking Rosso Dino Ferrari Enzo crossed the digital auction block with exactly 3,758 miles on its odometer The Ferrari Enzo features a naturally aspirated 6.0-liter V12 engine that  produces 651 horsepower, launching the carbon-fiber supercar from 0 to  60 mph in just 3.1 seconds and reaching a top speed of 218 mph. 

After not a very good performance in Le Mans, Ferrari has revealed it will carry out a major update of its 499P Hypercar for the 2027 FIA World  Endurance Championship season, involving the use of three Evo jokers (joker is a major upgrade in a WEC car). The Italian marque’s head of endurance race cars Ferdinando Cannizzo made the revelation ahead of the start of official practice for this week’s 24 Hours of Le Mans as it tried to prepare the fourth straight victory in the WEC blue riband event.

In reference to the fact many of Ferrari’s Hypercar rivals elected to play jokers for 2026, Cannizzo told assembled reporters at Le Mans on Wednesday that plans are well advanced for the 499P to undergo the biggest overhaul since its 2023 debut.

Lewis Hamilton claimed his first victory for Ferrari with a superb win at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, ending a 40-race and 686-day wait since his last triumph at the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix. The  41-year-old delivered an outstanding drive, executing a successful  three-stop strategy and benefiting from a perfectly timed Virtual Safety Car period. His victory made him the oldest Formula 1 race winner since Jack Brabham in 1970. 

Championship leader Kimi Antonelli suffered a  late engine failure after overtaking teammate George Russell, ending his  five-race winning streak and reducing his championship lead from 66 points to 41. Russell had appeared set for victory, but Hamilton's pace and strategic advantage proved decisive. The win also marked Ferrari's  first success since Carlos Sainz's victory in Mexico City in 2024. 

Lando Norris finished third ahead of Max Verstappen, while Charles Leclerc  was unable to finish for a technical failure despite making a strong start. 

It was a 24-hour race that remained undecided until the very last lap. It was a hard-fought, straightforward contest in its development—something not usually seen at the Le Mans circuit. In the end, the No. 7 Toyota GR010 driven by Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, and  Nyck de Vries came out on top, thanks to flawless race management, impressive pace in all conditions, and a brilliant strategy implemented from the very first stint. There was no shortage of challengers. 

BMW may have been defeated, but it leaves with its head held high after acompetitive qualifying performance and a race spent consistently at the front by the No. 20 crew of René Rast, Sheldon van der Linde, and Robin  Frijns, who arrived at Le Mans leading the World Championship standings. The No. 8 Toyota completed the podium in third place and was also a  major protagonist—perhaps even more so than its sister car.

Fifth and sixth places went to the Ferrari 499Ps, with the No. 51 of Pier Guidi, Calado, and Giovinazzi finishing ahead of the No. 83 crew of 2025  winners Kubica, Ye, and Hanson. Meanwhile, the No. 50 Ferrari of Fuoco, Nielsen, and Molina retired from the race due to electrical problems.

The Ferrari Enzo is one of the most coveted and valuable supercars that the Italian automaker has ever produced. With fewer than 400 made in total, it is also one of the rarest, and it's no surprise to see that they can fetch big money on the second-hand market. A stunning 2003 Ferrari Enzo, in a one-off color combination pure silver, sold for over $10  million, further highlighting the car's desirability. 

This particular car was the only one ever made to carry this exterior color with a specific interior color, hence the huge asking price for the Enzo. The car sold at a Mecum event in Indianapolis, and with just over 3,000 miles on the clock, this Ferrari was virtually brand new. It is one of just six Enzos painted in Grigio Titanio, code 3238 140. However, of those six, it is the only one to have a Pelle Rosso code  112806 interior as well.

Italian driver Kimi Antonelli strengthened his grip on the Drivers’ Championship with a dominant victory for Mercedes at Monaco, keeping the lead from the start and steadily pulling away from the field. Once he survived the opening lap, the Italian controlled the race with confidence despite multiple retirements and incidents around him. The drama began immediately for Max Verstappen, whose Red Bull Racing car appeared to suffer an anti-stall issue at lights out, becoming the race’s first DNF. 

Behind Antonelli, Lewis Hamilton delivered a solid  drive for Ferrari to remain his closest challenger, becoming second also  in the generale standing, while teammate Charles Leclerc saw his hopes  end in disappointment after crashing out late in front of his home  crowd. Isack Hadjar was one of the standout performers for Racing Bulls, staying out of trouble and taking full advantage of the chaos ahead. 

As rivals fell by the wayside, Antonelli remained untouchable, Hamilton secured valuable points for Ferrari, Verstappen endured a nightmare afternoon for Red Bull Racing, and Hadjar's 3rd position emerged as one of Monaco’s biggest success stories. 

The new Ferrari Luce, a completely electric sedan with a $650,000 price tag, unveiled last week, has already received criticism and praise. The exterior look is very far from the classic Ferrari style. The interior is like a mix of futuristic design and retro aesthetic homage. Beyond anything one might think, the Luce is a radically different car from its predecessors. 

It weighs roughly a ton more than a hybrid, uses 4 electric motors (one per wheel), and is built to seat five people. Its ability to sprint 0-100 km/h in 2.5 seconds is impressive; the instantaneous acceleration even required Ferrari to consult with NASA in order to keep the sensations of such an acceleration from being physically unpleasant. The “engine note” inside the car uses electronically treated mechanical sounds. Despite price and criticisms, Ferrari assured preorders are flowing in.

There are loads of cars we can describe as unique. During the Monaco weekend F1 GP there will be many amazing auctions. But only one of the offerings will turn heads of every other F1 fan like Ayrton Senna’s 1984 F1 Toleman. TG183B-05 heads to Monaco, retaining its original gear lever and gear knob, with "Aryton" — misspelled — still stamped on the footrest exactly as it left the factory. It runs on a correct-type Hart 415T engine with a rebuilt turbocharger and transmission. 

It is, in every practical sense, the real deal. The car that started all of it is offered in the city where Senna cemented his legend. RM Sotheby’s pre-auction estimates range from €2.8  million to €3.8 million ($3.27 million to $4.44 million). 

Ferrari is always the main protagonist at the exotic cars’ auction. Another rare and extremely valuable Ferrari 250 from the early 1960s has just sold  for a fortune at auction. We're talking about a 1963 250 GT SWB California Spyder model, which fetched $18.15 million USD at the Mecum Auctions event in Indianapolis few days ago. Featuring a body designed by Pininfarina and masterfully executed by Scaglietti, the short-wheelbase California Spyder debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1960. 

This one is the last of 55 units built from 1960 to 1963 (fewer than 40 featuring recessed headlamps with clear Perspex covers). 

What a spectacular race! What a fantastic weekend, dominated by the battle between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell (both with Mercedes) with tons of wheel-to-wheel-overtakings until Russell's power unit decided to stop. Russell won Saturday's Sprint race, while Sunday's GP was won by Antonelli (4th GP in a row, first time in Formula 1 history for a 1st time winner). 

Sunday's GP also offered another great duel between Hamilton (Ferrari) and Verstappen (Red Bull) for 2nd place. Hamilton got his best result in a GP with Ferrari, with an upgraded Ferrari that also saw Leclerc finishing 4th. Verstappen had his first podium in 2026. Bottom line, the Italian teenager ace Antonelli stood in the top step of a podium, next to Hamilton & Verstappen's 11 world championships...   

And McLaren? Norris's great start, leading the first lap, was not enough, because the team's pessimistic strategy (rain intermediate tires) only worked for a couple of laps, and then reliability issues stopped Norris, while several mistakes pushed Piastri out of the points zone. Hadjar (Red Bull) arrived 5th (despite some mistakes and penalties) and Colapinto (Alpine) clinched the 6th, before Lawson (Racing Bull), Gasly (Alpine), Sainz (Williams) and Bearman (Haas) for last point-position. 

A new one-off Ferrari has been revealed called the HC25, and its sleek, futuristic bodywork cloaks a nonhybrid V-8 powertrain. This  HC25 is based on the F8 Spider, which ended production in 2023. The F8 Spider was the last mid-engined open-top Ferrari to feature an  unassisted V-8, imbuing the HC25 with a more old-school character.  Still, the design is anything but retro, with a streamlined, modern  face.  

A black band that flows up the fenders at the rear edge of the doors and into the engine cover divides the HC25 into two distinct sections. This band is broken up only by a bar milled from solid aluminum that contains the door handles, and the black section also hides air intakes to cool  the V-8 and ducts to extract hot air from the engine bay. Ferrari claims the HC25 will zip to 62 mph in 2.9 seconds and 124 mph in 8.2 seconds, with the top speed listed at 211 mph. 

In the latest days, Ferrari N.V. (NYSE:RACE) presented its first-quarter 2026 results demonstrating the luxury automaker’s ability to leverage product mix and personalization to drive profitability even as unit shipments declined. The Maranello-based company reported revenues of approximately €1.85 billion and EBITDA exceeding €720 million, while confirming its full-year 2026 guidance despite ongoing geopolitical challenges. 

Despite beating analyst expectations with an EPS of $2.69 versus forecasts of $2.37 and revenue of $2.14 billion against anticipated $1.83 billion, Ferrari’s stock declined 1.86% in extended trading to $333.37. The shares now trade near their 52-week low of $312.51, down approximately 30% over the past year, reflecting broader market concerns about geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic headwinds affecting the luxury automotive sector. 

Starting in 2027, Formula 1 will shift engine regulations to favor the internal combustion engine (ICE), shifting from a 50-50 to a 60-40 power split, reducing reliance on electric power. This change, agreed in principle, increases ICE power by 50kW (67hp) and reduces electrical energy recovery system (ERS) output by the same amount. The ICE will provide more power than the electrical  system, addressing driver concerns about heavy "lift-and-coast" energy  management in 2026 cars.

The changes involve modifying the hardware of the engines to achieve a~50kW increase in ICE output, accompanied by increased fuel flow. The electrical portion (ERS) will see a 50kW reduction in deployment, making driving "more intuitive" and reducing speed drop-offs,  the reports.Designed to reduce the need for excessive energy management, aimed at eliminating the "super-clipping" (acceleration drops) drivers  faced in the 2026 regulations. 

The changes were agreed upon unanimously by the FIA, Formula 1 management, and team bosses as of May 8, 2026, and are pending a final World Motor Sport Council e-vote. The 2027 engine regulation changes were reached with unanimous commitment from all key stakeholders during an online meeting.

What is the distance between Bowling Green, KY and Maranello, Italy? About 4,750 miles. The sounds of Ferrari engines, on the Italian side, and the Corvette engines, on the American one are pretty far, but car lovers could make both trips for a fantastic comparison between the Ferrari's Museums and the Corvette one. By the way, are you able to find which of the pictures display Ferrari and which ones display Corvette? 

The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY (1 hour driving from Nashville airport) offers a number of beautiful cars on display, often linked to people and moments of the recent American History. You visit the museum for the cars, but you feel you walk thru 70 years of American design, history, and society's life.

Ferrari Museums (there are 2) are in Maranello and in Modena, Italy (about 30 minutes driving from Bologna Airport) and display both sport cars, and cars specifically linked to F1 and races in general, with one of the museums specifically focused on Enzo Ferrari's life.
A trip to a car museum is always fantastic for a car lover: visiting several museums you will be also able to feel differences in style and philosophy that built the foundations of every manufacturer. 

After a successful 2025 auction, next week Lake Como will host in Italy the 2026 edition of Broad Arrow Villa d’Este sale with 78 lots up for sale over two days (May 16-17, 2026) at Villa d’Este alongside the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este and FuoriConcorso. One of the top offer will be the 2023 Ferrari Daytona SP3, finished in Rosso Magma Tri-Coat, an Extrarange paint that gives the bodywork a deep red finish with subtle tonal variation. 

The interior is trimmed in Blu Elettrico Alcantara, with large-size bucket seats, Apple CarPlay, front and rear parking cameras, front-axle lift system and factory-fitted four-point harnesses. It’s covered 743km and comes with the Racing Driver Set: a leather backpack, duffle bag, racing suits and gloves, plus the Ferrari Classiche Yellow Book. It’s estimated at between $7.5m and $9.5m.

Other notable Ferraris in the sale (there are 20) include a 1990 F40 (around $2.6m), a 1968 330 GTS (around $1.7m), a 2023 812 Competizione (around $1.4m), a 1956 250 GT Boano Alloy ($1m), the sole Verde PPG 430  Scuderia (around $800k), the only Blu Pozzi over beige 2004 360 Challenge Stradale (around $600k), a recently restored Bianco Polo Dino  246 GTS (around $600k), a 1996 512M (around $440k) and a yellow 1993  512TR (around $250k). 

The young Italian driver from Mercedes Kimi Antonelli took victory in a hectic and entertaining Miami Grand Prix, surviving from the continuous attempts from Lando Norris, in McLaren, in Florida after a titanic battle between the pair.

Oscar Piastri, also in McLaren, completed the podium positions, with F1  managing to get the entire 57-lap contest completed without weather disruption. 

Max Verstappen (Red Bull) and George Russell (Mercedes)  finished fourth and fifth place, respectively, to round out the top five at the Miami International Autodrome after a crazyfinal lap that saw Charles Leclerc spin, then hit the wall and fall to sixth from a quite sure third place (then he also got a penalty and he slipped in 8th position). 

Seventh place for the other Ferrari driver, Lewis Hamilton (later became 6th position). The race had a spectacular start, with Leclerc conquering the  first position, after a slow departure from Antonelli and some errors from Verstappen, both in front row. A very early pit stop for Leclerc  probably led him struggling in the finals.